fire
Coverage of fire in the Nexus archive.
- ‘This is my baby’: Donelson fire destroys businesses, recovery underway
A fire destroyed multiple businesses in a Donelson commercial complex, including a salon owned by Laney Giboney, which was declared a total loss. Business owners are salvaging what they can while authorities investigate the cause. Giboney expressed emotional distress but remains determined to rebuild with faith.
- Garfield Ridge pizza restaurants unite after fire closes neighborhood pizzeria
Pizza restaurants in Garfield Ridge are supporting employees left without work after a fire temporarily closed a neighborhood pizzeria.
- Fire destroys vacant apartment building on Detroit's west side
A massive fire destroyed a vacant two-story apartment building on Detroit's west side. Officials confirmed no injuries were reported.
- 5-acre fire breaks out in South San Jose, structures threatened
A five-acre fire broke out in South San Jose, threatening structures. Firefighters from Cal Fire SCU responded to the 20200 block of Almaden Road east of Alamitos Creek.
- Hero dad died after rushing into burning $800,000 home to save his son, 10... only for investigators to discover that youngster was safely outside the whole time
A father died after rushing into a burning $800,000 home to save his 10-year-old son, but investigators discovered the son was outside the entire time.
- SwimRVA-North pool house destroyed after fire
A pool house at SwimRVA-North in Henrico County was destroyed by a fire that occurred early Tuesday morning. The incident caused significant damage to the building.
- One person without a home after lightning sparks fire in Chesterfield
A Chesterfield County resident is now without a home after lightning struck their house Monday evening, sparking a fire. The incident occurred in Chesterfield, resulting in the destruction of the residence.
- Baton Rouge Vet Center declared total loss after fire; veterans relocated
The Baton Rouge Vet Center was declared a total loss after a fire damaged the building Sunday morning, forcing veterans to temporarily seek care at another location. Services are being relocated while the center is assessed for repairs.
- Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, UK says
An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman, with no casualties reported.
- 60 residents displaced, without belongings after fire in Henrico senior apartment complex
A fire at a senior apartment complex in eastern Henrico over the weekend displaced at least 60 seniors, leaving them without their essential belongings. The incident occurred at a senior housing facility in Henrico County, Virginia.
- Tenn. grocery store used the honor system in a power outage— customers surprised them with what happened next
A Tennessee grocery store used the honor system during a power outage, trusting customers to pay later. After a small fire damaged freezer equipment, first responders helped save all products, and every customer honored their payment promise.
- July 4 fire damages multiple Fort Worth buildings
Fort Worth firefighters responded to a multi-structure fire on 7th Avenue on the Fourth of July, damaging several commercial and residential buildings. One person was treated for smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze.
- Fire breaks out at offices off Donelson Pike, all lanes closed
A fire broke out at offices on Donelson Pike, causing all lanes to be closed between Colonial Pike and Woodberry Drive as of 6:57 a.m. Monday. The road closure is due to a hazard, blocking all lanes in the area.
- Ayyankkuzhi residents to revive protest over alleged non-payment of rent dues
Residents in Ayyankuzhi are reviving a protest over alleged non-payment of rent dues. The families had to vacate their homes after a fire at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited–Kochi Refinery campus in their neighborhood nearly a year ago.
- Maple Grove home significantly damaged in Saturday fire
A Maple Grove home was significantly damaged by a major fire that occurred on Saturday evening. The fire caused extensive damage to the property.
- Fire at Dollar Tree in Gaston County shuts down busy road
A fire at a Dollar Tree in Gaston County, Gastonia, N.C., caused a road closure on Sunday afternoon, July 5. The blaze, reported at 3 p.m. near South York Road and Bush Street, led to traffic disruptions for several hours. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
- Palm tree catches fire in Montebello
A palm tree caught fire in Montebello, sending sparks raining down onto nearby rooftops, according to video provided by a neighbor.
- Four hospitalized, dozens displaced after fire at Henrico senior apartment complex
At least four people were hospitalized and multiple individuals displaced following a major fire at a senior apartment complex in eastern Henrico on Independence Day. The incident left dozens without a home.
- Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s July Fourth fireworks show, prompting firefighters to extinguish the blaze with two fire engines. No injuries were reported, and the bridge was closed to traffic during the incident. The fireworks display was moved up due to severe weather threatening the East Coast, including an evacuation on Washington’s National Mall.
- The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire during an Independence Day fireworks display on Saturday, causing smoke to billow from the structure. The incident occurred as part of the fireworks show.
- Evacuation order issued for Fountain area due to fire
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for the Fountain area on July 4 due to a fire. The affected zone is south of Link Road and east of Old Pueblo Road.
- Man, children escape Troy fire through second floor window
A man and two children escaped a fire in Troy on Friday by exiting through a second-floor window. The incident occurred in the city of Troy, but no further details about the cause or extent of the fire were provided in the article.
- Storm helps douse fire sparked by lightning at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston
A lightning strike sparked a fire at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston, which grew to about half an acre before being extinguished by a passing thunderstorm. No injuries were reported.
- 7 hospitalized following fire at South Side apartment building
A fire at an apartment building on Chicago's South Side hospitalized seven people. The blaze occurred in the 100 block of West 71st Street in Grand Crossing, with officials confirming the incident but stating the cause remains under investigation.
- Property developer says neighbours treat him as 'the Antichrist' as he spends £25m restoring stately home that was nearly destroyed by fire
A property developer is facing hostility from neighbors, who refer to him as 'the Antichrist', while investing £25m to restore a stately home that was nearly destroyed by fire. The project has sparked significant local opposition.
- Wang Fuk Court administrator to hold crucial owners’ meeting on July 19
The government-appointed administrator of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 19 via live broadcast across four locations in Tai Po, following a deadly fire that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000. The meeting ends months of delays.
- Fire breaks out at agrochemical factory in Haryana's Karnal
A fire occurred at an agrochemical factory in Haryana's Karnal. The cause of the fire remains uncertain, and an investigation is ongoing.
- China delivery rider collapses after entering burning flat 3 times to extinguish flames
A 21-year-old courier in Hangzhou, China, entered a burning flat three times to extinguish flames before collapsing from smoke inhalation. He was celebrated as a hero for his actions despite sustaining injuries.
- Demolition work at Boyle Heights warehouse halted by solar array owner, Lineage alleges
Lineage, which operates a Boyle Heights warehouse, halted demolition work after accusing Altus Power, a solar panel subcontractor, of obstructing efforts. The fire on June 17 is suspected to have been sparked by Altus Power's rooftop equipment.
- Activist flags ‘failed assurances’ to NGT after fire at Bandhwari landfill, seeks probe by pollution control body
An activist has highlighted 'failed assurances' to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) following a fire at the Bandhwari landfill and is demanding an investigation by the pollution control body. The incident has raised concerns over environmental compliance and regulatory oversight.
- Suburban Chicago fire causes $8M in damage
A late-night fire in Naperville caused an estimated $8 million in damage Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred in the suburban Chicago area.
- Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Residents and community groups in Boyle Heights are demanding Lineage, the company managing a cold-storage warehouse, to shut it down and clean up after a fire caused smoke and a putrid odor.
- Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Residents and community groups in Boyle Heights are demanding Lineage, the company managing a cold-storage warehouse damaged in a fire, to clean up and permanently leave the area. The fire caused widespread smoke and a putrid odor, prompting local calls for action.
- Ring doorbell saves sleeping 87-year-old Alzheimers victim from fire as her daughter uses it to tell neighbours how to break into house
A Ring doorbell saved an 87-year-old woman with Alzheimer's from a fire. Her daughter used the doorbell to guide neighbors to break into the house to rescue her.
- Printing press unit gutted in fire in Kochi; none hurt
A printing press unit in Kochi was destroyed by a fire, though no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Fire breaks out in hospital in northern Germany, leaving 2 dead, report says
A fire broke out at a hospital in Ludwigslust, northern Germany, killing two patients and forcing evacuations. The blaze started in a patient's room, with the roof catching fire before dawn. No serious injuries were reported among those evacuated.
- Fire forces iconic Disney ride to shutdown as smoke fills room
An unexpected fire caused the shutdown of an iconic Disney ride after thick smoke filled the room. The incident led to the ride's temporary closure.
- Mesquite fire destroys apartment building, displacing 15 residents
A massive fire at the Westover on 80 in Mesquite destroyed nine apartment units and displaced 15 residents. No injuries were reported in the incident.
- Homeowner on second floor when lighting likely struck Westminster home
A home in Westminster suffered heavy damage from a fire likely caused by lightning during a storm on Tuesday night. A homeowner was present on the second floor when the incident occurred.
- Fire rips through an Ohio motel, killing 3 who were trapped in a room
A fire at an Ohio motel killed three people trapped in a room. Two of the victims worked at the Econo Lodge in Wooster, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters arrived at around 1:30 a.m. and reported heavy damage to the motel's back section.